Thugs E39 530i - Restoration into a new life

[DjThugs]

I've recently purchased a 2001 E39 530i and would like to post updates on the restoration and modification process of the car... here are some of the changes done to the car.

New Angel eyes

New Rims - BBS LM 19" Front 8.5 Rear 9.5

Audio System going in.

*Will be posting updates upon any changes to the car.. I'm located in Jakarta..


Things Done
- New Headlights
- Windows tinted to 80%
- New M Handbrake
- Badge changed to M logo

Things to be done
- Plate number changed to either D4 80SS , D 530 I or D 13 BC
- New Paintjob
- Bodykit ( M-technic or M5)
- Exhaust System
- Interior Wood trimmings to be CF


* Please give your comments and advice. Many thanks

 

[MW]

Re: Thugs E39 530i - Restoration into a new life

More more more!

 

[DjThugs]

Re: Thugs E39 530i - Restoration into a new life

More more more!

will post more pictures and updates whenever i receive them.. I'm currently in Singapore for a few days.. so my best friend will send me progress of my car.. until i'm back then i'll update any changes asap..

 

[jonleeck]

Re: Thugs E39 530i - Restoration into a new life

This is one of the 5 series I never sit in it before .
Used to be my dream bmw .

 

[Mockngbrd]

Re: Thugs E39 530i - Restoration into a new life

Bbs lm!!!!!!!!!!! Sweet

 

[DjThugs]

Re: Thugs E39 530i - Restoration into a new life

finally received the rims yesterday.. here are some sneak peaks of the rims & also my audio is finally done up..

Guess what is lurking underneath?

Pioneer 4350 Double Din Headunit

12" Sub

 

[milk15]

Re: Thugs E39 530i - Restoration into a new life

Nice inner rear.................... 8)8)8)8)

 

[MW]

Re: Thugs E39 530i - Restoration into a new life

get rid of the wood!

 

[Batam Man]

Re: Thugs E39 530i - Restoration into a new life

You have very good and skilled restoration prople in Jkt...

 

[zorro]

Re: Thugs E39 530i - Restoration into a new life

I luv it...When I retire one day..one of my dream is to spent time restoring cars...

 

[DjThugs]

Re: Thugs E39 530i - Restoration into a new life

get rid of the wood!

I'm getting rid of the wood bro.. Putting in Carbon Fibre... when i do fix it when my $ permits, will post more...waiting to fix my wheels on tmr..

 

[DjThugs]

Re: Thugs E39 530i - Restoration into a new life

Nice inner rear.................... 8)8)8)8)

Thanks... am thinking of making this E39 into a M Theme...

 

[DjThugs]

Re: Thugs E39 530i - Restoration into a new life

You have very good and skilled restoration prople in Jkt...

Yes we do....and if u go to Kemayoran in Jakarta, you will find alot of BMW & Mercedes specialist.. many parts and reasonable priced..

 

[ac323]

Re: Thugs E39 530i - Restoration into a new life

Awesome.........












cheers

 

[milk15]

Re: Thugs E39 530i - Restoration into a new life

I'm getting rid of the wood bro.. Putting in Carbon Fibre... when i do fix it when my $ permits, will post more...waiting to fix my wheels on tmr..

Just spray it to black.............. it'll looked nice....

 

[MW]

Re: Thugs E39 530i - Restoration into a new life

Hang on....did u restore the engine to good working condition 1st?

 

[sszone]

Re: Thugs E39 530i - Restoration into a new life

nice E39....too bad E39s are getting extinct in Singapore

 

[DjThugs]

Re: Thugs E39 530i - Restoration into a new life

Hang on....did u restore the engine to good working condition 1st?

yeap..engine's radiator has been changed to a new piece along with pipings and all the works..runs smoothly..

 

[DjThugs]

Re: Thugs E39 530i - Restoration into a new life

nice E39....too bad E39s are getting extinct in Singapore

True..to me, it is the most musculine 5 series..a real mafia look with the signature thick re-enforced protection bars all around and the double glass windows

 

[Batam Man]

Re: Thugs E39 530i - Restoration into a new life

Yes we do....and if u go to Kemayoran in Jakarta, you will find alot of BMW & Mercedes specialist.. many parts and reasonable priced..

Looks like another good reason to make a trip down Jkt soon...